6 Class Projects
It takes about Tens of minutes to a few hours hour(s) to complete each project.
Simple illustration of an animal
Cute illustration of deformed animals
Animals with various expressions
Cute animal illustrations where you can feel warmth
Drawings that convey stories
My own illustration drawn with my favorite motif
Skills You’ll Learn
Basic operation method of Procreate
We will learn the basic usage of the software so that those who use Procreate for the first time do not get confused.
How to draw deformed animals
While actually drawing, you will learn the flow and know-how to make cute illustrations of animals.
How to draw various facial expressions
You will learn how to draw various facial expressions.
How to think about situations and compositions
You will learn how to think about situations and compositions, and how to draw them into illustrations.
Coloring and painting backgrounds and characters
While drawing one-piece pictures with situations and backgrounds, you will learn how to draw backgrounds and paint characters.
Let's have fun drawing cute animal illustrations like hand drawing with iPad.
This is a digital illustration class where beginners can learn tips and skills on how to draw simple and cute animal illustrations without difficulty.
In this class, we will be guiding first-time illustrators from the very basics on how to navigate through 'Procreate' and how to use it to create deformation, cute animal features and expressions, simple backgrounds, etc.
Once you take the course, we can guarantee you that anyone will be able to draw their own animal characters that give them the feeling of warmth just like hand-drawn paintings.
What You Can Achieve
- You can learn the basic process on how to use the tools and how to draw digital illustration.
- You will also be able to learn how to create a cute illustration through the deformation of animals.
- Draw a piece of drawing that encompasses the story of my own character.
Recommended For
- Those who are new to illustration and those who want to learn from the basics
- Those who want to draw my own animal character
- Those who want to draw pictures with warmth like hand-drawn drawings
About This Class
The creator will be using Procreate that requires purchase.
This class will be providing a guide on how to use or utilize the app itself. We recommend you to prepare the program prior to taking the class in order to avoid any inconvenience.
However, you may also take the class with other illustration softwares.
3 Reasons to Take This Class
① Beginners and those who find illustration difficult will be able to have fun drawing
Among those of you reading this, I am sure there will be those who think that they are bad at drawing, those who find digital drawing difficult, and those who are not confident with coloring. However if you learn step by step on how to use the tools, how to set motifs, rough sketc, coloring, drawing expressions, etc, you will be able to draw cute illustrations without much difficulty.
② Curriculum that can be enjoyed from the basics to the application steps
In this class you will learn step-by-step on the basic steps to drawing cute animal characters (including how to draw cute deforme, tips on how to draw the body, and how to color!) -> drawing expressions with character -> draw drawings that convey stories. Finally you will try creating your own character by following the creator's process of drawing illustration.
③ Don't just draw the illustration but let's 'have fun drawing illustrations' together
In this class, we also prepared additional classes for classmates who are now good at enjoying their process of drawing illustration after finishing their class. Classmates can print out their illustrations and put it in albums to decorate their houses or create postcards.
There are no separate kits for this class. However, the Creator will be providing gifts for the classmates.
Gifts for the Classmates ♪
'warm background illustration materials'
chosen by creator Ken Smith.
※ Illustration data such as washi paper (traditional Japanese paper), along with other illustration materials for backgrounds will be provided
Also, the program 'Procreate' that requires purchase will be used in the class.
About Procreate
・The Procreate app used in this class requires purchase
・Please prepare the app before starting the course to avoid any inconvenience
・Please purchase the program individually. If the course fail to launch after purchase of the app Procreate, please note that CLASS101 will not be taking any responsibilities regarding the matter of the purchased app
・Guide on how to use and utilize the app is included in the curriculum
Curriculum
Creator
Ken Smiths
We prepared a curriculum where you can really learn how to draw cute drawing even if it is an online lesson.
Let's have fun drawing illustration by learning how to draw 'cute illustration' , and 'cute coloring' methods that enhances the character's charms.
Join us and experience the joy of expressing your world through your illustrations and the joy of drawing.
Q. What kind of work do you usually do? Please introduce to us briefly!
A. I draw flowers and animals that give off a soft and lovely feeling with bright and clear colors. Many of the pieces are animal-inspirated, and I try to express the feeling of warmth thorugh those drawings. Some illustrations of animals I created were bears eating fruits in forests, small birds that are eating fruits, and green plants and flowers.
The world that I depict in my artwork is a world that may seem like it can be taken for granted when in reality, it should not be. More and more animals and plants are disappearing from the forest due to the lack of available food because of global warming. I value 'the diversity of living creatures' when doing my artwork. In addition, I also work in diverse areas as listed below.
■Upload artwork on social media ■Participate artworks in exhibitions held overseas ■Sell artwork online ■Register as an artist on overseas agency sites
Q. How did you start illustration?
A. I loved drawing since I was young, and have been uploading my drawings on social media since years ago. Afterwards, I received contact through my social media to participate in gallery exhibitions or receive invitations to an international illustration exhibition held overseas.
Q. Why did you decide to launch an online class on CLASS101?
A. There were two main reasons. The first is that I can view my class from an objective point of view. In other words, I felt like I was able to learn a lot by teaching others. Secondly, I thought it was a good opportunity to meet people who also love drawing illustraions.
Q. What did you focus on the most when planning your class? To whom would you recommend this class to?
A. [Part that I focused on the most] This class consists of classes that will help you learn the basics of drawing cute illustrations. You may not succeed in your first try, but the most important thing is practice. You will definitely be able to improve if you practice repeatedly.
[I would like to recommend this class to] For anyone who would like to find a new hobby, those who like to draw cute illustrations, for anyone who want to draw illustrations easily at anywhere, or learn how to draw digital illustration during their free time.
Q. What kind of experience do you wish for Classmates to gain from this class?
A. I hope you attend the class without the thought of giving up but with the enthusiasm that you will give it a try. I hope you gain the experience of expressing yourself through illustration and enjoy the process of drawing.
Q. A word of message for the Classmates!
A. Let's learn together the enjoyment of drawing and draw cute illustrations that gives you the feeling of warmth.
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